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=Phase 2: Objectives and Assessments - how will we know students have learned?=

**How can technology influence student academic performance?** Technology improves performance when the application is integrated into the typical instructional day. In a study done in 2003, math scores rose when teachers who were labeled “high level users” of technology were compared to teachers who were labeled, “low level users”.

Another group study informs that student understanding of mathematics concepts, from using computer based and assisted software. LOGO programming and also CAI’s (Computer Assisted Instruction) Microworlds, in addition to algebra and geometry software have been effective in producing __high__ mathematics achievement for elementary, middle, and high school pupils, when the educator has the ability to guide them through the tasks. CARET reveals that technology can help prepare students for the workplace when they learn to use and apply applications used, such as word processors, spreadsheets, computer-aided drawing, website development programs, and the Internet.

Students, through using productivity tools, such as databases, spreadsheets, computer-assisted design, graphics programs, are capable of independently organizing, analyzing, interpreting, developing, and assessing their own work. Features built-into the word processors seem to lessen the fear many times related with writing. High School graduates are enabled to be proficient accessing, evaluating, and communicating information. Learners are provoked to raise questions, enter databases, think critically, generate opinions, and support their views concretely.